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Scanned photos of 2016-427 (NC-719) from Englund files.

Scanned survey sheet for 2016-427 (NC-719) from Englund files.

Cornice Plane, Altered (NC-719)

Dateca. 1739-1763

Maker John Nicholson

OriginAmerica, Rhode Island, Cumberland

MediumWood, iron, and steel

DimensionsLenghth: 12 7/8" Height: 3 3/8" Thickness: 2 1/4"

Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund

Object number2016-427

DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an integral fence and top discharge. The working life replaced tote is offset to the right and sits in the original mortise behind the throat. The top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a round-topped wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick, which has been secured in place, for pulling the plane while it is being pushed. There is a working life patch repair to the sole in front of throat and remnants of three nails on each edge of sole from past fence and depth stop alterations.
MarkingsI*NICHOLSON / IN / CUMBERLAND